Stef Lach
Stef wrote close to 5000 stories during his time as Assistant Online News Editor and, later, as Online News Editor at Louder's former incarnation, TeamRock, between 2014-2016. An accomplished reporter and journalist, Stef has written extensively for a number of UK newspapers including The Herald and the Glasgow Times, and also played bass with UK rock favourites Logan. His favourite bands are Pixies and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Stef left the world of rock'n'roll news behind when he moved to his beloved Canada in 2016, setting just outside of Toronto, Ontario. He returned to Louder as a contributing news writer in late 2022, with his next 5,000 stories now firmly in his sights.
Latest articles by Stef Lach

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx: "I don't believe in making full-length records anymore."
By Stef Lach Published
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx says full-length albums are a thing of the past

Paul Di'Anno is the only legendary frontman of Iron Maiden, according to Blaze Bayley
By Stef Lach Published
Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley hails the late Paul Di'Anno as the band's most iconic vocalist

Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless In White announced as Bloodstock 2027 headliners
By Stef Lach Published
Children of Bodom, Corrosion of Conformity, Acid Bath and Green Lung also on bill for Bloodstock Open Air in 2027

Lacuna Coil singer says metal maintains higher standards than most in face of industry challenges
By Stef Lach Published
In today's world of short attention spans, metal still sounds pretty great according to Lacuna Coil's Andrea Ferro

System Of A Down and Faith No More announce 2027 Australia and New Zealand tour
By Stef Lach Published
System Of A Down and Faith No More will play in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Wellington next year

Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg debunks everything you thought you knew about Vikings
By Stef Lach Published
Viking metal hero Johan Hegg of Amon Amarth busts the biggest myths about Vikings

Evan Rachel Wood alleges Marilyn Manson is a narcissist "well-versed" in cult-like control
By Stef Lach Published
Evan Rachel Wood expands on her experience with Marilyn Manson, claiming he studied manipulation tactics

Watch Jonathan Davis and Yoshiki perform orchestra-backed version of Korn classic Freak On A Leash
By Stef Lach Published
Korn frontman joins X Japan star Yoshiki in Los Angeles for soaring take on nu metal hit Freak On A Leash

Watch Halestorm's Lzzy Hale give inspirational speech at opening of Women in Metal exhibition
By Stef Lach Published
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale pays tribute to metal's female trailblazers at Rock Hall event

"I can't do this on my own and I need help." Shinedown's Eric Bass deals with mental health crisis
By Stef Lach Published
Shinedown bassist will miss opening dates of North American tour after "serious mental health crash"

"So that's why I'm a skinny f***." Tommy Lee on the physical demands of being a rock drummer
By Stef Lach Published
Tommy Lee says he puts in the equivalent of 13 miles of running at every Motley Crue show

Alkaline Trio cancel UK tour as frontman Matt Skiba can't "walk, talk, play or sing"
By Stef Lach Published
Alkaline Trio cancel entire UK tour at last minute – including headlining slot at 2000Trees festival

Mustaine praises Blackmore for "being metal as f*** back when there were no metal guitar players"
By Stef Lach Published
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine's "Last Supper" of guitarists includes special place for Deep Purple and Rainbow icon Ritchie Blackmore

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy promises blockbuster stage production for upcoming arena shows
By Stef Lach Published
With a new album released and massive shows coming up, Muse are spending big on their stage setup

"Slip & Destroy." Metallica's Kirk Hammett sees the funny side after falling offstage during Dublin show
By Stef Lach Published
Metallica guitarist takes a tumble in Dublin as band launch into classic hit Seek & Destroy

"People acted as if Gwar had changed, but Gwar didn't change. The world fricking changed." Blothar the Berserker on the right wing reaction to their gutting of Donald Trump
By Stef Lach Published
Gwar sliced up a grotesque caricature of the US President – and some on the right were less than happy

Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo on upbringing that made coming out so difficult
By Stef Lach Published
Openly gay Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo on his upbringing that made coming out so difficult

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi named MBE in King's Birthday Honours
By Stef Lach Published
Tony Iommi says MBE is an "unbelievable honour" – Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood also honoured

"I've got some ideas." Glen Matlock open to writing new Sex Pistols material with Frank Carter
By Stef Lach Published
Sex Pistols bassist says Frank Carter has "revitalised" the band and could sing on new songs

Beatles icon Paul McCartney recalls fiery condom stunt that saw him deported from Germany
By Stef Lach Published
McCartney and drummer Pete Best were arrested after setting fire to a condom at a Berlin cinema

Roger Daltrey says The Who "were the first heavy metal band"
By Stef Lach Published
The Who frontman says they pushed the boundaries of volume and onstage antics before anyone else

"I know he would be into this." Jack Osbourne responds to criticism of Ozzy AI avatar plan
By Stef Lach Published
The Osbournes have come under fire for digital Ozzy but Jack insists his dad would have approved

Radiohead's Thom Yorke recalls the moment he realised Nirvana were going to change the world
By Stef Lach Published
Radiohead frontman on getting excited about new music and not obsessing over the past
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